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0.53 Ct Ruby (Pear)

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0.56 Ct Sapphire (Pear)

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5.5×4.5 mm 7×4.5 mm
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Actual size of 0.53ct Ruby   Actual size of 0.56ct Sapphire
 
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Red 0.53ct Ruby on a ring
64 mm
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Blue 0.56ct Sapphire on a ring
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Actual sizes of 0.53ct Ruby Pear (5.5×4.5mm, Red) and 0.56ct Sapphire Pear (7×4.5mm, Blue) as they would appear on a ring and finger. Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.

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Face-up Size

Ruby and Sapphire have the same specific gravity so their face-up size depends on the weight, shape and proportions of the cut. Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.


0.53 Ct Ruby (Pear) 0.56 Ct Sapphire (Pear)
5.5×4.5 mm vs 7×4.5 mm
18.07 mm²   23 mm²
Face-up size outline
Face-up size outline
0.53ct Ruby Pear (5.5×4.5mm)
0.56ct Sapphire Pear (7×4.5mm)
Difference: 27% (4.93 mm²)
0.56ct Sapphire Pear (7×4.5mm) has approx. 27% more face-up area than 0.53ct Ruby Pear (5.5×4.5mm).


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